MSc Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology is a postgraduate course offered by the University of Kent. This program provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of forensic psychology, preparing students to apply their skills and knowledge in a wide range of legal and criminal justice contexts.Course Content: This program places a strong emphasis on professional development and ethical work. The course content is analytical, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic psychology. Some key topics include risk and offender behaviour, interventions and therapy, vulnerable victims and offenders, research methods, and psychological assessment in legal and forensic contexts.Key Modules: This program consists of five compulsory modules and one optional module, with a dissertation required for the completion of the course. Compulsory modules include Current Research in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychology in Practice, Advanced Research Project in Psychology, Risk Assessment and Management, and Psychological Assessment in Forensic and Legal Contexts.Accreditations: This program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Completion of this course confers eligibility to apply for the status of Chartered Forensic Psychologist, subject to the BPS's additional postgraduate work experience requirements.Future Careers: This course offers a strong foundation for a range of careers in the area of forensic psychology, including expert witness roles, consultancy for legal teams, provision of pre-sentence reports, offender profiling, and risk and threat assessment. Many graduates also progress to PhD research or roles within academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.